I Chose The Blue Pill: Rex Tanky and Friends – 2Hi • EFAY • Eli $tones • nonamejames • Lil Jul • DJ Megadon
Thu 08/22/24
7:00PM
18+
music
$10 ADV // $15 DOS
Show Lineup
Rex Tanky
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Rex Tanky is a Milwaukee based rapper/singer that uses his voice, cadence and wordplay to distinguish himself from other artists. Drawing from a diverse palette of influences like Young Thug, Bruce Springsteen, Travis Scott and others; it is rare to find two Rex Tanky songs that sound alike. His single “In The Field” was featured as a WorldStarHipHop exclusive, garnering over a million impressions across various platforms.
2HI
(Nashville, TN)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Blending free-spirited psychedelia with melancholic trap and hip-hop, 2Hi creates an all immersive sound. His music speaks to the sub-conscience, exploring mental health, identity, and self love with rare authenticity. Born in Milwaukee and raised in Nashville, 2Hi first attracted attention with his 2020 full-length ‘2 Birds’. With its dream-like and adventurous sound being served as a perfect introduction to a vital new artist. The following year 2Hi released ‘White Lighter Bad Luck’, its diary-like lyrics and euphoric production really gave us the taste we needed, with each track pilling back the layers of his artistry. Since then, he has maintained a steady stream of performances, song features, and cameos, making a name for himself. With new things planned for the future, 2Hi is poised to leave a lasting impact on modern music.
Eli $tones
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Consistency, grit, and his self established style has granted Eli $tones a gradual rise to having a notable name in music. Following the drop of his debut EP, “Elsewhere” in 2016, $tones has proved himself to be Milwaukee’s golden child. His genius in the use of melody, lyrical transparency, and ear for instrumentation shows his passion for the craft, and determination to not be left out of the conversation when discussing great musical artists of this generation.
What is it like to grow up in search of identity while learning to love yourself and others? $tones conquers just that through torturous ballads of day-to-day life’s endless turmoil and the solace of love.
Lil Jul
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Lil Jul is a multi-faceted artist hailing from Milwaukee, Wi. Alongside his Run Along Forever collective members, he has worked his way to the forefront of the underground music scene, pioneering one-of-a-kind sounds and aesthetics.
DJ Megadon
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: DJ
DJ Megadon is a born and raised Milwaukee native who has always been passionate about music and is heavily influenced by music ranging from the 60s all the way into the early 00s, and artists such as The Beatles, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Parliament-Funkadelic, Donna Summer, Duran Duran, Prince, Wu Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, J Dilla, Madlib, MF DOOM etc. Already two years in as a DJ Megadon has been his impact around the MKE DIY music scene, performing at known venues such as Mad Planet, Company Brewing, Quarters Rock & Roll Palace, and Hi-Dive, just to name a few. He has also performed frequently at The Cooperage as he is one of the in-house DJs for Mid Coast MKE. DJ Megadon has been known to keep the crowd moving with his very unique classic song selection, and his goal as a DJ is for people to have fun during his sets while also developing a deeper appreciation for the classics.